An open-source intro to engineering 

This dynamic open-source textbook is a hands-on and intuitive introduction to engineering meant to replace outdated textbooks with current information and advances with learning projects in diverse engineering fields. 

Learn the introductory skills of engineering. Design various projects specifically replicating real-world engineering projects using principles of engineering, including structural mechanics, and programming.

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Plan and perform dynamic engineering design projects with cross-disciplinary learning from UX techniques (User Experience).

Week

Dates & Topic

1

18-Jan

Syllabus, What is Engineering

2

25-Jan

Engineering Disciplines 1, Design Process

3

1-Feb

Sketching, Engineering Disciplines group project

4

8-Feb

 Measurements Pt. 1, Linkedin Profile

5

15-Feb

Statistics, Measurements Pt. 2, Bridge Project

6

22-Feb

LinkedIn Profile, Intro to Meet-an-Engineer Project, Bridge Project

7

1-Mar

Review, Exam 1, Bridge Project Presentations

8

8-Mar

Unit Conversions

9

15-Mar

Ethics

10

22-Mar

3D Solid Modeling - Fusion 360, Puzzle Cube

11

29-Mar

Solid Modeling Project - Puzzle Cube

12

4/5/2023 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS

[Spring Break] Course Planning

13

12-Apr

Future Challenges

14

19-Apr

Review, Exam 2

15

26-Apr

Engineering Disciplines 2, Pick Final Project

16

3-May

Decision Matrices, Dimensioning

17

10-May

Final Exam Review and Project

18

17-May

Final Project Due, Final Exam Due

19

5/22 Finals Week